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C Programming Basics Repository

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This repository serves as a comprehensive resource for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of C programming. It is designed to help you understand the core concepts, history, and best practices associated with C programming.

Resources

• Everything you need to know to start with C.pdf: A foundational resource to kickstart your C programming journey.
• Dennis Ritchie: Learn about the brilliant mind behind the creation of the C programming language.
• “C” Programming Language: Brian Kernighan: Explore the work of Brian Kernighan, a co-author of the seminal book on C programming.
• Why C Programming Is Awesome: Discover why C is considered an essential language in the world of programming.
• Learning to program in C part 1 & 2: Step-by-step guides to get you started with C programming.
• Understanding C program Compilation Process: Dive into the compilation process of C programs.
• Betty Coding Style: Learn about the official C coding style and how to ensure your code adheres to it.
• Hash-bang under the hood: A deeper look at the hash-bang mechanism.
• Linus Torvalds on C vs. C++: Insights from Linus Torvalds on the C vs. C++ debate.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this project, you will be able to explain the following concepts without relying on external resources:

• Why C programming is considered awesome.
• The contributions of Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan, and Linus Torvalds to the world of programming.
• The compilation process in C programming.
• Understanding the role of an entry point and the significance of the main function.
• How to print text using printf, puts, and putchar.
• Calculating the size of specific data types using the sizeof operator.
• Compiling C code using gcc with an understanding of default program names.
• Adhering to the official C coding style and using the betty tool.
• Identifying the correct header files for standard library functions.
• Explaining how the main function influences the return value of a C program.

Requirements

C

• Editors: vi, vim, emacs.
• Compilation on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS using gcc with specific options.
• All files must end with a new line.
• A README.md file at the root of the repository and project folder.
• No compilation errors or warnings.
• Avoid using the system function.

Shell Scripts

• Editors: vi, vim, emacs.
• Testing on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
• All scripts exactly two lines long.
• All files must end with a new line.
• The first line of all files should be #!/bin/bash.

Betty Linter

To maintain code quality, you can use the betty linter, which ensures adherence to the official C coding style.

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Author: Ousama Oujaber